Alternatives
Looking for a Shopify alternative?
Shopify is one of the biggest store builders in the world. Sellers who look for an alternative often want the costs of themes and apps included, and a cash-on-delivery order form and Arabic built in.
What CODOS Store gives you
21 themes, all free
Every theme is included in every plan — none to buy.
28 apps, all free
Order form, upsells, reviews, smart cart, email marketing and more — no monthly fee per app.
Cash on delivery and bank transfer
A short order form built in, with delivery fees by city.
Arabic, right to left
Every theme turns completely in Arabic; French and English too.
AI sections in the editor
Describe a section; it is built with your products.
Any country, any currency
Markets with their own currency and delivery fees.
Questions to ask any platform
 CODOS Store | Shopify | |
|---|---|---|
| Are premium themes included, or sold separately? | All 21 themes included. | Ask Shopify |
| Do apps cost extra each month? | All 28 apps included. | Ask Shopify |
| Is a cash-on-delivery order form built in? | Yes, with bank transfer too. | Ask Shopify |
| Is Arabic right to left built into every theme? | Yes. | Ask Shopify |
| Is there a fee per order on top of the plan? | No fee per order from CODOS Store. | Ask Shopify |
| Can I try before paying the full price? | Build free for three days, then $1 for 14 days. | Ask Shopify |
What we know about Shopify
- Its Theme Store has free themes and paid premium themes, sold one-time.
- Many apps in its App Store charge their own monthly fee.
- On some plans, using a payment provider other than Shopify Payments adds a transaction fee.
From their public pages, checked on the date below. Plans and prices change — check their pricing page for today’s numbers. .
Moving your store
- 1
Bring your products
Import them from a file.
- 2
Pick a theme
All free; change colours, fonts and sections.
- 3
Keep your address
Connect your own domain; add redirects for old links.
- 4
Open when ready
Build privately for three days before you open.
Questions people ask first
Can I move from Shopify to CODOS Store?
Yes. Import your products from a file, choose a theme, connect your domain and add redirects for your old product links.
Are the themes and apps really free?
Yes. Every theme and every app is included in every plan at no extra cost; you pay only your store plan.
Is CODOS Store better than Shopify?
It depends on what you need. If free themes and apps, cash on delivery and Arabic matter to you, try CODOS Store for three days and decide.
Other comparisons
Shopify and its logo are trademarks of their owner, shown only to name the platform. CODOS Store is not affiliated with Shopify. Information about Shopify comes from its public pages and may have changed since it was checked.
Try CODOS Store for three days, free
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